Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2015 Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2006

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,060

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $18,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,055

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $17,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSorento
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG SEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900 $24,995
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867 $23,270
Interior Package 2,300 2,300      
Premium Package 2,700        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300     200
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
AMG Leather Package     2,590    
Wood trim     0    
Luxury Package         1,600
Antilock brakes (ABS)         595
Interior Package 2,139 2,139      
Premium Package 2,511        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279     154
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
AMG Leather Package     2,409    
Wood trim     0    
Luxury Package         1,430
Antilock brakes (ABS)         531
Options (change) 7,500 4,800 4,790 2,200 2,395
Options (change) 6,974 4,463 4,454 2,045 2,115
Destination 925 925 925 925 670
Total Price $46,825 $54,315 $69,615 $75,025 $28,060
Total Invoice $43,611 $50,577 $64,806 $69,837 $26,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,665
Model Year20152015201520152006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSorento
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG SEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8192hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7A5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19245/70-16
Total Price$46,825$54,315$69,615$75,025$28,060
Adjustments for Features-6,325-8,550-7,700-8,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,500$45,765$61,915$66,175$28,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,265$21,415$25,675$0
Total Invoice$43,611$50,577$64,806$69,837$26,055
Adjustments for Features-5,891-7,962-7,168-8,2380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,720$42,615$57,638$61,599$26,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,895$19,918$23,879$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20152015201520152006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassSorento
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG SEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed automatic    $900
RWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo net    $40
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Roof rack    $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Wiper de-icer    $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Skid plates    $150
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front    $40
Tow hook(s), rear    $25
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter    $25
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Barometer    $25
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,905$13,130$12,280$13,430$4,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,325$8,550$7,700$8,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,891-7,962-7,168-8,2380

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20152006
ModelC-ClassSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in106.7 in
Length184.5 in179.8 in
Width71.3 in73.3 in
Height56.8 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.666.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested140088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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